Sunday December 27, 2009

On Sunday Decemeber 27, 2009 we had a great time of praise and worship, testimonies and communion.

We've been in a series about being powered by the Holy Spirit so this Sunday was nice to let Him work in our midst and refresh us.

Ginny Seymour shared a picture the Lord gave her regarding the time after war (i.e. the end of War of the Worlds.) People walking out of their hiding places still shell shocked, like they are dreaming, moving slowly but in the realization and knowing the war had been won and outside there is a great hope.

Psalm 126 1-3 When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion we were like men who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. It was then said among the nations the Lord has done great things for them!..Verse 5-6 those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping carring (precious) seeds to sow will return with songs of joy carring sheaves with him.

The leading for 2010 is to be prepared for many to come out of hiding as they hear the sound of the Saints arising and what has been sown in tears shall bring forth a harvest of joy.

She also shared some insight regarding our Sunday of rest (No service next Sunday Jan 3rd :)! ~ Last year it was the word Change. This year the word is Rest.

The prophets of old acted out prophetically what would be the future for Israel. Elijah built a sacrifical offering as a prophetic action just like the prophets of Baal built a site All waited to see whose God would answer. God showed up with great theater and confirmation.

You as the Pastor are preforming a prophectic action. Acting out for us what is to be made known for the New Year. You are beginning this year by resting from your work.

This is a year to enter into the rest. Allow God to completely direct our lives so that the work is easy. It is a prophetic signpost that we can enter into rest in him.

As we come into this new position of coming into what God has for us we can take hold of a promise of rest. Amen!

Jim and Lynnette shared during communion a word about our 2010 focus "Reigning in Life" that God isn't just going to use us to raise dead physically but also emotionally and spiritually. We are to reign in all areas of our life and lead others to do the same.